Gomez activated amid roster moves

The Clippers activated pitcher Jeanmar Gomez today, two days after the Cleveland Indians
optioned him to Columbus. He is scheduled to start Friday's game against Norfolk in Huntington
Park.

The Indians made two other roster moves. The claimed infielder Vinny Rottino off outright
waivers from the New York Mets. To make room for Rottino on the 40-man roster, Cleveland designated
Columbus pitcher Chris Schwinden for assignment.

Rottino, 32, has split the season between the Mets and triple-A Buffalo. He batted .307
with 4 home runs and 25 RBI for the BIsons. In 18 games for the Mets, he hit .182 with 2 home runs
and 5 RBI. Rottino previously has played in the big leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers and Florida
Marlins.

The Indians claimed Schwinden off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. In three starts for the
Clippers, Schwinden was 1-2 with a 5.87 ERA. He was scheduled to start Thursday night's 7:05 game
against Norfolk. With him in limbo, the Clippers will bring in right-hander Toru Murata from
double-A Akron to make the start.

This is the third time this season that Schwinden has been designated for assignment. He began
the season with the Mets/Buffalo. He was DFA'd and claimed by the Blue Jays prior to coming to
Cleveland/Columbus. He must pass through the waiver process again to see if he is claimed
again. Cleveland still can trade, release or outright him. The process can take up to 10 days.